SinaiProverbs 16:21
American Standard Version
The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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Proverbs 16:21 in other translations
The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:21 in context
- 19Better it is to be of a lowly spirit with the poor, Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
- 20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.
- 21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
- 22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.
- 23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.